ROCKET PESTO

8 April 2010

Rocket (Arugula) Pesto

ROCKET (ARUGULA) PESTO

Peppery rocket pestois a nice alternative to basil.

Now I love basil pesto just as much as the next person, but every once and a while it’s nice to have a change. Instead of basil leaves and pine nuts I like to use rocket (arugula) and pecans. The strong peppery taste of rocket with the mellowing effect of the slightly sweet pecans works perfectly together

When you think rocket, the first thing that generally comes to mind is salad. Don’t limit yourself, break free, break free I tell you!

This rocket pecan pesto is great with pasta, meat, fish even rice. Why not use it in a sandwich instead of mayonnaise or mustard.